Port Vale huffed and puffed but couldn't find an equaliser against Crewe Alexandra in today's derby at Vale Park.

Chris Dagnall gave the visitors the lead on the half-hour mark and the Valiants' task was made the all the more difficult when Michael Tonge was dismissed four minutes later. Tonge received a straight red card for a mistimed tackle on George Cooper, which Phil Sproson suggested was harsh.

Vale boss Michael Brown had handed first starts to Jack Stobbs and David Worrall and brought back Joe Davis at right-back.

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